castigation

noun

Definition of castigationnext
as in punishment
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense the loss of his father's trust was the harshest castigation that the boy could have possibly received for having told the lie

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  1. punishment
  2. wrath
  3. penalty
Noun
  • The 7-year-old alleged their hands had been duct taped behind their back at one point and said they and their siblings were hit with a belt as a punishment.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Trump stands by tariffs On the campaign trail, Trump repeatedly promised to impose tariffs on countries that build their factories outside the U.S. or as a means of punishment against nations that allow immigrants to enter the U.S. illegally.
    Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of punishment
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  • Many political observers toasted Abe as a geopolitical Trump whisperer who helped shield Japan from his wrath.
    William Pesek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The leader, who has long faced Beijing’s wrath for championing Taiwan’s sovereignty, used his travel to tout solidarity with likeminded democracies.
    Wayne Chang, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of wrath
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  • This outspoken comment came after Verstappen was handed a 10-second penalty for a collision with McLaren's Oscar Piastri at Turn 1.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The charge carries a maximum term of four years in prison, but guidelines suggest Trump would receive a far lower penalty than that if the sentencing were to move forward.
    Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of penalty
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